work with usOver the last ten years, BRIDGE has been a trusted partner in helping organizations recruit, support, train and retain their workers, and make institutional changes that allow them to better support their clients, employees and communities as a whole.
From providing trainings and workshops in diversity, cultural competence and multicultural awareness, to conducting evaluations and providing recommendations for comprehensive solutions to move toward cultural literacy and proficiency, our expertise can make your work stronger. A NOTE ON COVID-19 AND BRIDGE SERVICES BRIDGE services are available to you over Zoom, free conference call and Google Meet. Please be in touch because we are here to help with consults, coaching, video chats along with our training/education programs. We are working (just differently!) Already we have had convenings, trainings and 1:1s remotely and will continue to build capacity to meet the requirements of social distancing. Be well! Learn more about our services:
We’ve worked closely with towns, businesses, schools and nonprofits to strengthen their organizations and meet business objectives while also advancing equity and justice in the Berkshires and beyond. Contact us to get started today. |
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Client testimonials
""I'm proud to sign on to the NIOT pledge and promote it within our district because I believe it promotes unity in the area while bringing to light conversations and an awareness of topics that might not have occurred otherwise. Working with BRIDGE has been so valuable because I've learned about ideas, expressions and feelings of others in our area that I was unaware of or blind to. However, most importantly working with BRIDGE first provided me with the correct language and definitions to be able to actively listen and understand the complexities surrounding conversations about personal biases and other obstacles on the path to diversity. Their work truly helped me keep an open mind and “become comfortable with being uncomfortable” yet maintaining respect in a group containing different people of varying backgrounds in order to hold proactive discussions."
--Chief Jeffrey E. Coe, Dalton Police Department
“BRIDGE is a leader in fostering greater inclusion and equity in Berkshire County--values that are critical for the success of our communities and local businesses. Their trainings by BRIDGE staff Stephanie, JV and Gwendolyn in cultural competencies and cultural humility for employees to serve members of diverse backgrounds have helped our business with workplace priorities in recruitment and retention practices; and also has increased our intentional support and positive impact in our Berkshire communities. Moreover, the skilled coaching approach through Gwendolyn has been providing is invaluable for our leadership team.”
-- John Bissell, President & CEO, Greylock Federal Credit Union
--Chief Jeffrey E. Coe, Dalton Police Department
“BRIDGE is a leader in fostering greater inclusion and equity in Berkshire County--values that are critical for the success of our communities and local businesses. Their trainings by BRIDGE staff Stephanie, JV and Gwendolyn in cultural competencies and cultural humility for employees to serve members of diverse backgrounds have helped our business with workplace priorities in recruitment and retention practices; and also has increased our intentional support and positive impact in our Berkshire communities. Moreover, the skilled coaching approach through Gwendolyn has been providing is invaluable for our leadership team.”
-- John Bissell, President & CEO, Greylock Federal Credit Union
"I want to thank you both for the excellent training yesterday... I’ve experienced a number of “required” trainings and workshops on many subjects including Cultural Competency. Yours is up there with the best of them and, on the subject of Cultural Competency, is the best I’ve attended. It is obvious that you “know your stuff”, are dedicated and energized by what you do, and have a good tag team approach.... I gleaned a lot from our time together and would recommend your presentation and approach to anyone."